The Use of Drone Technology in Traffic Accident Reconstruction

The use of drones has literally revolutionized the traffic accident reconstruction procedures in the best possible manner.

They have played a huge role in accurately documenting evidence that are primarily related to accidents in general. Such a thing is already having a significant impact on investigations for the good.

In this article, we will discuss this topic in greater detail. But before we delve right into it, we will start with the very basics first. So here it goes.

So what is traffic accident reconstruction?

Traffic accident reconstruction is a method through which the liability of a traffic accident is established beyond doubt. The accident reconstruction procedure involves the collection of on-scene data to establish a realistic image of the accident, its causes, and the injuries.

The accident reconstruction procedures have got themselves a major boost through the inculcation of advanced technology. Previously, the collection of data was mainly limited to tape measurements accompanied by film cameras. Not anymore!

Today, the accident reconstruction process incorporates the use of a number of pieces of advanced technology such as augmented reality, virtual reality, drone technology, laser scanners etc. for reconstructing data in the best possible manner. So you can very well see that the reconstruction process has almost gone through a revolution for the good.

Anyway, it’s time we go back to our main topic now. Let’s see how drones are used to collect on-scene data of a live accident scene.

Using drones for on-site data collection that are connected to the accident

Through the aid of drone technology, traffic accident reconstruction experts will be able to collect an extraordinary amount of data from the scene that human eyes might fail to locate within a designated period of time.

If you want to do the maximum within the minimum amount of time, drone technology is the way to go.

Modern day drones use a variety of video cameras, photo cameras and a few other extravagant tools to capture even the minutest details of all.

Drones are also capable of giving you different viewpoints of a particular image. If you want a bird’s eye view of the scene, it can be managed easily through the aid of a drone.

So efficiency you want; efficiency you’ll get. Is there anything more you need?

The different benefits of using drone technology in traffic accident reconstruction

The benefits are many. I will discuss only a few of the major ones in this paragraph. So let’s take a peek without further ado.

Drones can dramatically increase the speed of accident documentation

Previously, accident sites were mainly documented through the aid of manual photography. This is a slower process and required an expert surveyor who knew what to click and how to click depending on the nature of the surroundings.

Drones, on the other hand do not require an expert for operation. They can also cover larger distances within a short span of time. So are they an upgrade? The answer’s a no-brainer.

Drones lower financial cost and manual labor

In simpler terms, it can be said that the machine will work on your behalf and gather you your data within your designated schedule.

As a result, you won’t have to spend a whole lot of time on the site for collection of data and concentrate more on the actual reconstruction itself, thereby making the maximum use of your time in the best possible manner.

Drones are also capable of lowering financial costs for one obvious reason: Machine work is always inexpensive in comparison to that of manual work. So that’s a positive trait indeed; there’s absolutely no doubt about it.

You can use the drone footage as a form of evidence in courts

The main goal of data collection is to produce a reliable image which, in turn can play a big role in determining the cause of the accident.

The drone footage that’s used for accident reconstruction purposes is perfectly valid in court. So if you can get substantial evidence in your hands, you can get the case in your favor; thanks to the effectiveness of the drone and accident reconstruction technology.

I would like to finish this article with a tip. Do you know the benefits of this wonderful piece of technology? It may help to get all your personal injury claims (for e.g. claims associated with 18 wheeler accidents, truck wrecks etc.) addressed within a designated period of time because of the odds in your favor, thanks to the drone footage and the accident reconstruction technology.

Greg Baumgartner is author at LeraBlog. The author's views are entirely his/her own and may not reflect the views and opinions of LeraBlog staff. 25 years in high profile wrongful death cases, with extensive track record in commercial vehicle accidents, product liability and construction site accidents.